US Bridges

US 30 EB over Cedar River

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. W of E JCT US 151 · Structure no. 000000000033471

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,140 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 EB over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 EB over Cedar River in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,750 by 2044. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 30 EB
CrossesCedar River
Location0.5 Mi. W of E JCT US 151
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates41.92576, -91.55269
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,140 ft (347.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2022)
Projected traffic11,750 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 EB over Cedar River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 EB over Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 EB over Cedar River carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 30 EB over Cedar River?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 EB over Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.